a city in NW England, in Manchester unitary authority, Greater Manchester: linked to the Mersey estuary by the Manchester Ship Canal: commercial, industrial, and cultural centre; formerly the centre of the cotton and textile trades; two universities. Pop: 394 269 (2001)
Latin name: Mancunium
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est).Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)